Your Windows account must be configured as an administrator before you change another user’s password.

You canchange the administratorif you better.

you’re free to also use Control Panel tochange your own password.

User Accounts in Control Panel

ChooseUser Accountsinstead and skip to Step 4. opt for user you want to change the password for.

Don’t see aChange the passwordlink?

It’s even easier toreset a Microsoft account password.

User Accounts in User Accounts window

Enter a new password for the user in both the first and second text boxes.

In the last text box, you’re asked to key in a password hint.

This step is not required.

Manage another account link in User Accounts

SelectChange passwordto save the password change.

FAQ

If it’s still available, try logging in as the built-in Windows administrator.

it’s possible for you to also enter the built-in admin bybooting Windows in Safe Mode.

Local Account, Password Protected in Manage Accounts window

You’ll need to log into your router as administrator in order tochange the Wi-Fi password.

Be sure to have the user name, password, and router’s IP address on-hand before attempting.

Change the password link in Change an Account window

Change password button in Change Password window